Lt. Col. Zachariah Fike and World War II Veteran Lockered “Bud” Gahs pose for a picture in front of President Abraham Lincoln’s statue at the Lincoln Monument in Washington, D.C. on March 5, 2026.
World War II Veteran Lockered “Bud” Gahs pins Lt. Col. Zachariah Fike during a ceremony at the Lincoln Monument in Washington, D.C. on March 5, 2026.
World War II Veteran Lockered “Bud” Gahs pins Lt. Col. Zachariah Fike during a ceremony at the Lincoln Monument in Washington, D.C. on March 5, 2026.
World War II Veteran Lockered “Bud” Gahs points to the lieutenant colonel insignia on Lt. Col. Zachariah Fike during a ceremony at the Lincoln Monument in Washington, D.C. on March 5, 2026.
Promotion ceremony includes rank pinned by World War II veteran
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After nearly three decades of service to the nation, local resident Zachariah “Zac” Fike has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in recognition of 28 years of leadership and service in the United States Army and Army National Guard.
Fike, founder and CEO of the national
